Brandon Smith has spoken about his looming exit from the Sydney Roosters, admitting it was “a little bit of a shock” to be advised he was now not wished.
The polarising star was with teammates early within the week at Angus Crichton’s wedding ceremony, with the Chooks having a bye in spherical 10 and given a number of days off.
Nevertheless, on his method residence from Crichton’s huge day, Smith realized of the potential for him to maneuver to South Sydney sooner than anticipated.
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The 28-year-old was meant to join the Rabbitohs next season on a two-year deal, however all indicators now level in direction of that coming as early as this weekend.
Brandon Smith appears set to depart the Roosters. Getty
Talking on The Bye Spherical Podcast, the premiership-winning hooker was requested if he had performed his final sport on the Roosters and confirmed the sticking level between the 2 rival golf equipment was a reported $40,000 on his contract for this 12 months.
“It undoubtedly appears that method from the articles and conversations I’ve had,” Smith stated.
“Every part I’ve learn thus far, it does not look like I am very wished.
“It was an excellent time, I loved myself [at the wedding] – however clearly the elephant within the room, on the way in which again I acquired some unusual information.
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“It was a little bit of an odd one. One thing has occurred in a single day and my supervisor rang me this morning and advised me. Nothing is official but and we have nonetheless acquired a whole lot of issues to type out beforehand, like the place my 40k is gonna go.
“It’s kind of of a shock, however I am going to have extra particulars for you tomorrow.”
Smith was a marquee signing for the Tricolours when he moved from the Storm two years in the past, however has been restricted to simply 41 video games as a consequence of accidents.
The dummy-half confirmed he spoke to Trent Robinson on Wednesday night and whereas his departure seems imminent, Smith will nonetheless have to attend coaching.
Roosters coach Trent Robinson. Getty
“Robbo rang me simply earlier than, on the way in which right here,” he stated.
“It was dialog, it was good and he advised me they’re attempting to avoid wasting cash. It was direct, however he was additionally fairly shocked by the way it’s come about at the moment.
“It is gonna be bizarre going into coaching, I’ve nonetheless acquired to do this. We’re meant to have the week coaching with the reserve grade aspect this week.
“It isn’t gonna occur in a single day – they don’t seem to be gonna be capable of draw up a contract in a single day – so it is gonna be an ungainly one.”
Neither the Roosters or Rabbitohs have confirmed the rapid change at this stage.
